SARS ends, moves abroad programs

MSU officials canceled one study abroad program and diverted another to Europe on Friday in response to a deadly global virus centered in Asia.The business studies program in China was postponed for a year and another business program in Thailand and Singapore was transferred to Scandinavia, said Kathleen Fairfax, director of the Office of Study Abroad.Both original study sites are designated as highly affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS.SARS is an emerging infectious disease that is likely caused by a new coronavirus, a group of germs known to cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold.

Night receptionists work hard for 'U'

I am offended to hear, from a student, that night receptionists don't take our jobs seriously ("Dorm security recommendations set" SN 4/3). If you ever stayed up with night receptionists, you would understand how seriously we take our jobs.

Capitol Update

Smallpox vaccinations might contribute to heart disease Michigan Department of Community Health officials advise Michigan health departments and hospitals to suspend smallpox vaccinations clinics. Dr. David Johnson, chief medical executive for the department, said the suspension is due to concerns about smallpox vaccinations leading to heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccinated about 25,000 people nationwide, including 375 Michigan residents since February.

Journalists, educator to enter Hall of Fame

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame will add three new names to its list of honorees. Jane Briggs-Bunting, Lawrence Mack and Robert McGruder were selected by the Hall of Fame committee and will be inducted Saturday. Briggs-Bunting is a journalism professor at Oakland University and an adviser to The Oakland Post.

ACLU concerned about riot suspensions

Twenty-two people allegedly involved in the March 28-30 disturbances have now been arraigned in 54-B District Court. But as the university looks to suspend more students involved in the celebration and riot, the American Civil Liberties Union is questioning whether the university is acting responsibly. The university temporarily suspended two students for actions following two MSU basketball games.

Sluggers earn split in wintry weather

Offense was hard to come by at a frigid Kobs Field on Sunday afternoon as the MSU baseball team split a low-scoring doubleheader with Northwestern.The Spartans (7-18 overall, 1-5 Big Ten) won the opener 3-2, picking up their first league victory of the season.

Stanton strictly striving for success on gridiron

Letting go of a first love is extremely difficult.MSU quarterback Drew Stanton had to decide on his first love - baseball - or a great opportunity - to be the starting quarterback for MSU in the fall."I'd love to be able to play baseball," he said.

Police briefs 04/07/03

Sports briefs

Tennis tea drops 4th straight match, 5-2 The MSU women's tennis team fell to Indiana 5-2 Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.

Local artists enjoy friendly battle

If no one had fired the first shot at the battle of Lexington-Concord to start the American Revolution, one might think we'd all be living in a big, boring English country.

Group revels first year with Fiesta

About 200 students and faculty danced the cha-cha during Fiesta La Casa, a celebration of the Spanish-language organization La Casa's first year on campus. The third floor of McDonel Hall is known as La Casa, a living and learning community of students interested in Latin American culture.

Melee coverage glorifies events

Most people agree that the riots were a negative end to a remarkable performance by our men's basketball team in the NCAA tournament.

Greek Week raises $62K

The money is pouring in.To date, Greek Week activities sponsored by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils have raised about $62,000 to support Relay For Life, Area 8 Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation."I'm surprised," assistant director of Greek Week Christina Cybulla said.

ASMSU officials discuss riots, war with Iraq

Addressing resolutions on the war with Iraq and the March 31 riots, members of ASMSU got down to business Tuesday.The meeting was the first for the 12th session of MSU's undergraduate student government's Academic Assembly.Some members of the assembly feel there is a need for open dialogue about war-related events at MSU, but the destruction of public and private property has "no place in an academic setting," according to the first bill.Since the start of the conflict in Iraq, activists have taken their stance on the walls and stalls of bathrooms around campus as well as the outside of Gap, 435 E.

Week features LBGT issues

Pride Week begins today, with a host of activities that seek to educate and entertain the MSU community about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered issues.The week is sponsored by the MSU Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students."The week is a chance for the community to concentrate our efforts on a few big events," alliance Chairwoman Natalie Furrow said.

Only place to put riot blame is on moronic rioters

So it's been a week now, and I've been thinking a lot about the riots last weekend. Scratch that, the madness last weekend.

'U' officials suspend 2 students

University officials suspended two students Friday for their alleged involvement in disturbances following two MSU basketball games that caused more than $40,000 in damage to campus and city. The suspensions are the first responses by the university in reaction to the celebration and riot, which took place between March 28-30, resulting in more than 20 student arrests. At least five students have been arraigned in 54-B District Court for disorderly conduct charges, but none have gone to trial. The cases of eight other students are moving through the university's judicial process. Under university policy, suspended students can petition for reinstatement to the university pending the final resolution of their cases.

Riverwalk comedy's humor 'Absent' in more ways than one

There is a difference between British and American humor. If you have ever flipped on a public broadcasting station and watched a British sitcom, you know how easy it is to get lost in a lot of the jokes and dialect.

Ads present often neglected viewpoint

As noted on our Web site (www.campustruth.org), in placing the ads our goal was to make sure opinions other than those of the anti-Israeli crowd could be heard on college campuses across America. It is our belief that American college students are the newest targets of the Arab propaganda machine's disinformation campaign and are systematically being targeted for intimidation on college campuses.

Strange venue, band's antics mark Go show

One by one, girls grabbed their boyfriends' hands and dragged them - some quite unwillingly - up the sides of the elevated stage. Staring at a still audience while others kissed and hugged, couples waited as shaggy-haired OK Go frontman Damian Kulash promised the audience a song for lovers.